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Description: Taking a closer look @ Roku OS for Smart TVs & Adapters Find Roku products: amzn.to/3J80DSY OR: amzn.to/3yPOI7I Details: Roku is a brand of hardware digital media players manufactured by American company Roku, Inc. They offer access to streaming media content from various online services. The first Roku model, developed in collaboration with Netflix, was introduced in May 2008. Roku devices have been considered influential on the digital media player market, helping to popularize the concept of low-cost, small-form-factor set-top boxes for over-the-top media consumption. Roku has also licensed its platform as middleware for smart TVs. As of August 2021, Roku has more than 55 million active accounts Roku announced its first branded Smart TV and it was released in late 2014. These TVs are manufactured by companies like TCL, Westinghouse and Hisense, and use the Roku user interface as the "brain" of the TV. Roku TVs are updated just like the streaming devices. More recent[vague] models also integrate a set of features for use with over-the-air TV signals, including a program guide that provides information for shows and movies available on local antenna broadcast TV, as well as where that content is available to stream, and the ability to pause live TV (although the feature requires a USB hard drive with at least 16GB storage). On November 14, 2019, Walmart and Roku announced that they would be selling Roku TVs under the Onn brand exclusively at Walmart stores, starting November 29. In January 2021, a Roku executive said one out of three smart TVs sold in the United States and Canada came with Roku's operating system built-in. Roku channels Content on Roku devices is provided by Roku partners and are identified using the term channel. Users can add or remove different channels using the Roku Channel Store. Roku's website does not specify which channels are free to its users. Featured Free: A curated selection of free in-season episodes, movies, and more from top channels across the Roku platform. Streaming isn’t just one thing we do—it’s all we do. We built the Roku operating system (OS) specifically for streaming TV with one goal in mind—getting you to the entertainment you love quickly and conveniently. The Roku home screen puts you in control with the entertainment you love front and center. You’re always just a click away from your favorite channels, useful features like search, and quick access to quality free entertainment. Finding something great to watch has never been easier. Search by title, actor, and more to discover where your entertainment is available to stream. Enjoy smooth streaming, minimal buffering, and excellent picture quality. Channels will launch fast, videos will start quickly, and you’ll always be streaming with the best connection possible thanks to Automatic Wi-Fi® Network Detection. Automatic software updates keep you at the top of the streaming game. You’ll have the latest features, hottest channels, and more—without ever lifting a finger. The Roku OS is the operating system developed specifically for streaming TV and is the software that powers all Roku streaming devices. Everything about the Roku OS is designed with ease in mind, helping you get to the entertainment you love quickly. That means smooth setup, a simple home screen anyone can use, easy ways to find your favorite entertainment, and automatic updates with new features so your device gets even better over time. The Roku OS provides several casting options for sharing videos, photos, and more from your mobile phone to your TV. The free Roku mobile app for iOS and Android makes it easy to share personal media such as videos and photos from your phone to your Roku device. Additionally, most Roku devices support Apple AirPlay making it easy to stream videos, photos, music, and more from your Apple device to your Roku player or Roku TV. Lastly, some mobile apps such as YouTube and Netflix allow users to cast content from a mobile phone to a Roku device. Roku devices are conveniently compatible with your existing technology and assistants. Keep your smart house smart while streaming with ease. Everything about the Roku OS is designed with ease in mind. That means smooth setup, a simple home screen anyone can use, your favorite entertainment at your fingertips, and automatic updates with new features so your device gets even better over time. With endless free entertainment available to stream, the Roku OS helps your dollars go further. It’s easy to save with 500,000+ free movies and TV episodes, 200+ live channels on The Roku Channel, and search results ranked by price. The Roku OS is designed to give you the freedom to watch what you want, when you want, and how you want. With the most popular channels, free live TV options featuring local news and sports, and the movies and shows you care about, it’s TV on your terms.